The City Wall
The origin of Girona (Gerunda) and its city walls, it is due to the desire to control Via Augusta at its entrance to Roman Hispania during the Ist century BC.
The different necessities of the city and the evolution of the defense and siege tactics caused a lot of changes in Girona city walls, especially during Carolingian, medieval and modern times. The city walls stand the test of time in the parts less sensitive to growth and the modernization of the city.
Nowadays, the city wall is one of the city's main tourist attractions. You can walk along the sections that have been preserved and restored, and enjoy spectacular views over the city as you walk along the edge of Girona's historic quarter.